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Senate roll call 172 · 92nd Congress · Aug 4, 1971

To table modified dominick amendment to S. 382, barring use of moneys collected by organizations for the purpose of benefiting a candidate for federal office.

On Aug 4, 1971, the Senate voted 56–38 (S 382). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–6, Republicans 12–30, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 members voted against their own party.

During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
56
No
38
Did not vote
6
Date
Aug 4, 1971

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 6 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 30 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 382: A bill to promote fair practices in the conduct of election campaigns for Federal political offices, and for other purposes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table modified dominick amendment to S…: Senate Vote, Aug 4, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-172/to-table-modified-dominick-amendment-to-s-382-barring (accessed 2026-10-15).

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